Fast Fred

The real clue to getting the best from Fast Fred lies in ground conditions and distance. He thrives on wet or muddy ground, where he has won two of his six races — a 33% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall 15% win rate. He also shows a preference for distances between one mile and three furlongs and one mile and four furlongs, winning two of eight races at that range. On normal ground, he has managed two wins from eight races too, so he is far from a one-trick pony, but the softer the going, the better he seems to run. Trainer Phillip Makin's Easingwold yard has been productive this season with nine winners, and jockey Rowan Scott has ridden him ten times, though they have combined for just one win together, suggesting the partnership may not be ideally matched.

At Class 5 level — where most of his racing has taken place — Fast Fred has won just one of 14 races, a telling 7% win rate that explains why he spends so much time in the placings. He is a horse that consistently runs into the frame without quite finding the winning formula, but the statistics suggest he is better suited to softer conditions and specific distances. A run on wet ground at the right trip could be exactly what this consistent performer needs to break his recent losing streak.